Finding the Third Proportional to 93,826 and 191,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,826 and 191,472 is: 390,739.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,826 : 191,472 = 191,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,826/191,472 = 191,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,826x = 191,472 × 191,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,826x = 36,661,526,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,661,526,784/93,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,739.53
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